In the 1950s, automotive designers on both sides of the Atlantic crafted iconic vehicles, with the BMW 507 standing out as a paragon of classic beauty. BMW’s homage to this…
Despite receiving critical acclaim at the 1955 Frankfurt Auto Show, the BMW 507 faced a disappointing reception during its New York debut two months earlier. BMW deviated significantly from Hoffman’s…
The BMW 507 roadster made its American debut in 1955 as a more affordable alternative to the Mercedes-Benz 300SL. It was designed by industrial designer Albrecht von Goertz and built…
The 507 was hand-built at a price that eventually reached over $11,000, which was a towering sum for any car at the time, and it was discontinued after only two-and-a-half…
In 1957, BMW revised their flagship 507 to include more rear cabin space and changed minor details to refine the model. The BMW 507 is a roadster that was produced…
The most valuable BMW is the 507. Manufactured—largely by hand, and on a chassis-by-chassis basis—from 1956 until 1959, just 252 examples resulted, and the aluminum-bodied roadster was clearly the pinnacle…
When making its debut in New York in 1955 the 507 left both journalists and the public absolutely spellbound. The long and sleek engine compartment, the cockpit perfectly tailored to…